Museums — page 4

Caves of Hella

South Iceland

Twelve man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South Coast of Iceland. Four of them have been open to the public. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains. Some believ

Ísafjörður Culture House

The Westfjords

Ísafjörður Culture House is open as follows: - Weekdays 12:00 - 18:00 - Saturdays 13:00 - 16:00 The Culture House is the home to the local library, archives, arts collection and photo collection. For further information please contact: Ísaf

KVIKAN - House of Culture and Natural Resources

Reykjanes

Kvikan is the cultural house of Grindavík. Diverse cultural activities take place in Kvikan e.g., events, performances, lectures, choir rehearsals and so much more. Kvikan announces its events on its Facebook page. On the second floor of th

Borgarnes Museum

West Iceland

Borgarnes Museum - Community Center, Archives and Library, Borgarnes, Iceland. Summer opening hours (June, July, August): Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 - 17:00 Saturdays: 11:00 - 14:00 Sundays: closed

Mosfellsbær Art Gallery and Library

Reykjavik

Mosfellsbær Art Gallery opened in 2005 and is a part of the town’s library. There are approximately 10 exhibitions a year. The gallery offers diverse exhibitions of modern art by both experienced artists and newcomers in the field. Hours of

Sænautasel

East Iceland

Sænautasel is a remote traditional farmhouse on the Jökuldalsheiði moor, orginally erected in 1843. The place was inhabited a full century. In 1861 the moorland saw 16 such heath farms but during the Askja eruption of 1875 they mostly vanis

Elliðaárstöð - Elliðaá Station

Reykjavik

Elliðaárstöð is a new destination in the heart of the city. Here, visitors come together to learn, experience, create and enjoy nature. The Elliðaárdalur power station marked the beginning of electrification in Reykjavík when it was commiss

National and University Library of Iceland

Reykjavik

The National and University Library of Iceland is the national library of Iceland and the library of the University of Iceland. The library was established on December 1, 1994. It is the largest library in Iceland with one million items in

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre

Reykjanes

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre is a regional institute of natural research and is based in Sandgerði. It was established in the year 2000 and is one of eight regional Nature Centres in Iceland. The institutes main focus is on ecol

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik

Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the

FlyOver Iceland

Reykjavik

The ultimate flight ride! Experience Iceland’s most awe-inspiring and picturesque landscapes and destinations. Hang suspended, feet dangling, while the ride virtually whisks you away on an exhilarating journey. Open daily. See website for o

Staðir Church

The Westfjords

About 8 kilometers from Reykhólar on the Reykjanes peninsula in East Barðastrandarsýsla district is the church Staðarkirkja. In previous years there was a major farm there as well as the Catholic church Ólafskirkja. A vicarage was at Staður

Hotel Laugarholl

The Westfjords

Ghosts, trolls and sorcerers To Icelanders the Strandir region is wrapped in an aura of mystery. According to lore it’s not only home to ghosts, elves and trolls, but many thought witchcraft was rampant here, used for both good and evil. Ho

Þingeyrar church

North Iceland

Þingeyrakirkja church is in my opinion one of the most beautiful churches in Iceland. It is located at Þingeyrar in North-Iceland by Húnafjörður bay. Þingeyrakirkja church was consecrated in 1877 and is one of Iceland´s few stone churches.

Höfði House

Reykjavik

Höfði House, built in 1909, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorb

Stranda Church

South Iceland

Ca. 15 minutes drive eastwards from Krysuvik, by the sea is the old church Strandakirkja in Selvogur. The sea waves there are breathtaking. This area offers some of the most awe-inspiring breaker waves that you are likely to see. The church

Akranes Library

West Iceland

Akranes Library was founded on the 6th of November 1864, originally as a book club. The library has wonderful facilities at Dalbraut 1 and shares its space with Akranes' district archives and the photograph archive. The library has a wide r

The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll

Reykjanes

The Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Rokksafn Íslands) is a new museum about the history of popular music in Iceland. The museum was opened in 2014 and is located in Keflavik in Reykjanesbær, only a 5-minute drive away from Keflavik Inter

Pakkhús Museum

West Iceland

The Pakkhús in Olafsvik is an old trading store, built in 1844. It is a national monument and the Regional Museum of Snæfellsbær town is located on the second and third floors of the building. A shop selling wool products, local handcraft a

Sverrir Hermannsson´s smallexhibits

North Iceland

1st June - 15th September is open every day 13:00-17:00 Also, open on request.

French Library - Alliance Francaise in Reykjavík

Reykjavik

Cutural center, French library and French language school Open / ouvert: Mon - Fri: 13:00-18:00 Sat: 10:00-12:00

The Hunting and Wildlife Museum

South Iceland

Opening hours - April 1 - September 30: Daily 11:00-18:00 -October, November, February, March: Weekends 11:00 - 18:00 -December, January: Closed.

The Volcano Express

Reykjavik

Cinematic experience providing an immersive insight into the volcanic processes transforming Iceland. Embark on an exhilarating volcanic adventure. Join us for a thrilling journey through Iceland’s primordial landscapes.

Outvert Art Space

The Westfjords

Outvert Art Space is a non-profit organization and a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, music, performance and other forms of media. Outvert Art Space (Gallerí Út

Grund - Ancient tractors

The Westfjords

Open by arrangement.

Rare Stone Collection

East Iceland

Nanna´s Memorial Museum

East Iceland

Museum of Music - Jón Kr. Ólafsson

The Westfjords

Open 13-18 and by agreement.

The Icelandic Punk Museum

Reykjavik

-

The Culture House

Reykjavik

.

Public library Suðurnesjabær

Reykjanes

The Public library in Suðurnesjabær is located nex to the swimming pool in Sandgerði.

Samansafnið Museum

South Iceland

Open all year upon appointment. Please call us or contact us via our Facebook site.

Reykjanes Public Library

Reykjanes

The Reykjanesbær library is located at Tjarnagata 12, sharing the building with the Reykjanesbær town hall as well. The library’s opening hours are between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays during winter. The l

Photo gallery

Reykjanes